PHUKET – Leading online hotel specialist HotelTravel.com is 'playing cupid' this Valentine's Day with fantastic hotel rates in some of the world's most romantic travel destinations.

To many, Valentine's Day is when expressions of love become an art form. First celebrated in Europe, it has now spread across the globe and is especially popular in Asia. To promote the love fest, HotelTravel.com has highlighted special rates available at selected getaway hotels at terrific destinations worldwide.

Romantic hotel deals not to be missed over the Valentine's Day weekend include:

Paris

Grand Hotel du Palais Royal from US$179

Emeraude Louvre Montana Hotel from US$197

Venice

Duodo Palace Hotel from US$135

Palace Bonvecchiati Venice Hotel from US$168

Bauer Venezia Hotel from US$235

Barcelona

Apsis Bcn Events Hotel from US$ 79

Vincci Condal Mar Hotel from US$115

Bali

Watergarden Hotel from US$ 67

Matahari Beach Resort & Spa from US$232

Tugu Bali Hotel from US$278

Ubud Hanging Gardens Hotel from US$290

Bangkok

Amari Atrium Hotel Bangkok from US$60

Admiral Premier Hotel from US$72

Imperial Tara Hotel from US$77

Phuket

Sawasdee Village from US$81

Mangosteen Resort and Spa from US$141

The Village Coconut Island from US$360

Florida, USA

Caribe Royale Resort, Orlando from US$182

Sonesta Hotel & Suites Coconut Grove, Miami from US$220

Dubai

Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa from US$371

Monarch Hotel Dubai from US$560

Cape Town

Vineyard Hotel & Spa from US$137

Westin Grand Cape Town Arabella Quays Hotel from US$215

Please be advised that rates listed above are only for 13-15 February, 2009 at the time of release and are subject to change. To make a reservation, log on and book now at www.HotelTravel.com

HotelTravel.com is a leader in worldwide hotel bookings and a pioneer in online customer service, providing the inside track to the best deals and discounts for hotels in more than 100 countries.
Founded in 1999, the company's multi-lingual website offers eight languages
-- English, Chinese, Japanese, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Korean -- supported by a 24-hour customer service centre staffed by native speakers in each language. The company employs over 300 staff with offices in Thailand, Malaysia and China.

Tom Racette
Chief Communications Officer
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HotelTravel.com